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Kenya’s Ruth wins TPF5, bags Sh 5million

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Kenya’s Ruth Matete jumped with joy and lay flat on stage moments after she was announced winner of Tusker Project Fame season 5 singing competition, bagging Sh5 million and a recording contract worth Sh10 million.

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